President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday issued a strong warning against the deepening threat of corruption in public institutions, urging public officers to uphold integrity and demonstrate commitment to leaving enduring legacies in national development. Speaking at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, the President…
When compiling a list of artistes renowned for diss tracks, controversial singer Habeeb ‘Portable’ Okikiola ranks among the top. The Ogun-born singer has made headlines with several diss tracks targeting various individuals. For instance, he released ‘Brotherhood’, a track aimed at Bobrisky following an online altercation. In another instance, Portable released a diss track titled…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blamed Nigerians’ tolerance for the bad behaviours of the political leaders. He said once Nigerians begin to demand and insist that the right thing be done, the political leaders will begin to do the right thing. The ex-President also strongly criticised the deployment of military personnel for election duties in…
Armed men attacked Solozo Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State killing one trader and abducting a woman and injuring another. Eyewitness who spoke to Zagazola Makama, revealed that the assailants – estimated to be six men – rode into the market on three Bajaj motorcycles around. 2.20pm. The main targets appeared to…
Troops of the Nigerian Army intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State on Tuesday. In a statement shared by the Nigerian Army on Saturday, its Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, revealed that the consignment was reportedly billed for the Niger Republic, a move suggesting cross-border terrorist…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, has confirmed that he and his wife, Simi have welcomed twins. The singer announced the news via his Snapchat story on Wednesday where he wrote, “Asked God for another child and He blessed me double.” The announcement follows weeks of speculation after Simi shared a post…
Senatorial District on Friday said they want to bring back Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan home, through recall to learn purposeful representation. Some of the constituents across the five Local Government Areas of the Senatorial district, on the aegis of Kogi Central Elites Forum (KCEF), made the declaration in a statement jointly signed by Mr Ibrahim Abdulazeez…
The Lagos State Government is collaborating with the Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) and other stakeholders to observe the annual ‘Car Free Day’ in Lagos on Sunday, 22nd September, 2024. The initiative encourages road users and Motorists to set aside their cars for a day and “embrace active and inclusive means of transport, such as…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government on Saturday fixed February 2025 for the national youth conference. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation. This is as various youth groups across…
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has sparked widespread debate online after making bold claims about infidelity and polygamy in Nigerian society. Akintola, in a podcast conversation with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, argued that cheating is not a recent phenomenon but a cultural pattern passed down through generations. She insisted that up to 99% of men cheat…
